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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,267, 748,900.50 and 166,843

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,267, 748,900.50 and 166,843 is: 250,264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,267 : 748,900.50 = 166,843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,267/748,900.50 = 166,843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,267x = 748,900.50 × 166,843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,267x = 124,948,806,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,948,806,121.50/499,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,264.50

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